Dr. Karen vossen Smirnakis M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1 Amgen Center Dr Ms 17-5-A Newbury Park CA, 91320About
Dr. Karen vossen Smirnakis is a nephrologist practicing in Newbury Park, CA. Dr. Smirnakis specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Smirnakis most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 1997
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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